10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #9

Nov 262002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer called compalining about having problems with the transmission. Also stated that while the vehicle was park outside of his house and the vehicle went into reverse and hit the neighbors vehicle.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

problem #8

Sep 132002

Caravan

  • miles
While driving 55mph the transmission slipped and when tap the accelerator pedal the vehicle violently surges forward.

- Marlton, NJ, USA

problem #7

Aug 202001

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer states transmission failed, consumer paid $2,500 to replace sensor and transmission, manufacturer notified.

- Elk Grove Village, IL, USA

problem #6

May 012002

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer states the transmission has been replaced twice, dealership states there is no fix for problem. Mechanics looked at the vehicle and it was determined the transmission did not need another replacement.

- Neptoon, NJ, USA

problem #5

Aug 202001

Caravan

  • miles
Consumer states transmission failed, consumer paid $2,500 to replace sensor and transmission, manufacturer notified.

- Elk Grove Village, IL, USA

problem #4

Jul 081999

Caravan

  • miles
Vehicle made humming noises upon acceleration, failed to shift into gear, dealer replaced transmission assembly.

- Beltsville, MD, USA

problem #3

Dec 052000

Caravan

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
3 speed (non aod) transmission failed while trying to pull out of driveway. Teardown revealed massive internal failure.

- Niceville, FL, USA

problem #2

Oct 042000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Transmission failed on rush hour traffic.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #1

Sep 012000

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When putting car in park it made a funny noise, consumer put it in reverse, and it would not move. Consumer had car towed to dealer. Mechanic said it was transmission, and bits of pieces of metal was everywhere, like it had exploded.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA